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➡️ About The Guest

Theresa Payton is a respected cybersecurity expert and former White House Chief Information Officer, known for her groundbreaking work in digital security. As the first woman to hold the CIO position at the White House, she led key cybersecurity initiatives during the George W. Bush administration. With over 20 years of experience, Theresa is a trusted authority on protecting individuals, businesses, and governments from cyber threats. She is also the CEO of Fortalice Solutions, a security consulting firm that helps organizations defend against cyber-attacks.

Theresa is a bestselling author, with books including "Manipulated: Inside the Cyberwar to Hijack Elections and Distort the Truth," which was listed as one of the "Top 10 Books About Cybercrime" by The Guardian. She frequently appears on major news outlets as an expert analyst on cybersecurity and digital misinformation. A recipient of numerous awards, including the FBI's 2018 Director's Community Leadership Award (DCLA), Theresa has been named one of the "Top 50 Women in Tech" by Award Magazine and one of the "Top 25 Most Influential People in Security" by Security Magazine. She holds an M.S. in Management Information Systems from the University of Virginia and sits on several advisory boards for innovative global technology firms.

➡️ Show Links

https://x.com/TrackerPayton/   

https://www.linkedin.com/in/theresapayton/ 

➡️ Books

https://www.amazon.com/Manipulated-Inside-Cyberwar-Elections-Distort/dp/1538133504  

https://www.amazon.com/Privacy-Age-Big-Data-Recognizing/dp/1442225459   

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➡️ Talking Points

00:00 - Intro

02:36 - Theresa's Tech Journey

10:45 - Balancing Security & Customer Experience

15:29 - Banking Security Breakthroughs

19:50 - Why Security Became Her Focus

25:39 - The CIO's Tool Trap

31:21 - Innovating at the White House

38:59 - Sponsor: iDigress Podcast

39:36 - Fixing Human Error in Cybersecurity

45:26 - Overlooked Global Cyber Threats

57:37 - Neurolink, AI & Future Dangers

1:00:25 - Ethics vs. Security: A Critical Balance

1:02:36 - Daily Security Essentials

1:07:09 - Mastering Password Protection

1:11:18 - Preparing Future Generations for Cyber Threats

1:12:40 - Securing U.S. Elections

1:19:20 - Cybercrime & Manipulation Tactics

1:22:19 - Theresa's Final Words of Wisdom

1:25:54 - Advice to Her Younger Self